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How to Build Muscle & Strength at Any Age: The Real Science of Resistance Training – with Professor Tommy Lundberg

Stronger with Time

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Aging and Muscle Function: Myths and Realities

This chapter examines the complex relationship between aging and muscle function, focusing on metrics such as power, strength, and mass. It discusses how muscle power declines faster than mass and highlights the impact of factors like physical activity and hormonal changes, particularly in women post-menopause. Through longitudinal studies, it emphasizes the potential for resistance training to enhance muscle performance across all ages, challenging common perceptions of gender disparities in muscle loss.

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